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1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette

Posted: 8/15/23 2:07pm Message 1 of 6
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New Alexandria, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette 2000 Corvette Conv. 1,100 miles, Top Flight 99.1

Hello, here is my 1981 Yenko Corvette with Yenko installed turbo.  I acquired this car in May 2023. Car is documented with Yenko Chevrolet/ SYC paperwork showing in detail the turbo install in September/October of 1981. International turbo installed,  the same turbo used on the 1981 Yenko Turbo Z. Don Yenko signature on the front of the international turbo folder as well. Have found and talked to the original owner. Here is the car as I bought it ,in May 2023 as it was invited to The Solid Lifter Showroom display at GM Nationals  june 2023.  Thanks Ron



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Re: 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette

Posted: 8/14/23 10:55pm Message 2 of 6
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Welcome Ron!  Fabulous looking ride and a great backstory on it!




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Re: 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette

Posted: 8/15/23 1:45pm Message 3 of 6
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How about a pic of the engine.  Where is the turbo located and is it a twin turbo or single?




   

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Posted: 8/15/23 1:57pm Message 4 of 6
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Vette(s): 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette 2000 Corvette Conv. 1,100 miles, Top Flight 99.1

Air condition pump was removed by Yenko Mechanic Joe D. In which he installed the international turbo.  Turbo is water injected and runs about 6 to 7 pounds of boost and is a single turbo. This is the same turbo Yenko used on the 1981 Yenko Turbo Z.






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Posted: 8/15/23 2:00pm Message 5 of 6
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Vette(s): 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette 2000 Corvette Conv. 1,100 miles, Top Flight 99.1

Thank You Jim




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Posted: 8/15/23 2:03pm Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1981 Yenko Turbo Corvette 2000 Corvette Conv. 1,100 miles, Top Flight 99.1
Norsky said:

Welcome Ron!  Fabulous looking ride and a great backstory on it!

Thank you 





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